England’s defence of their European Championship crown got off to a difficult start as France claimed a 2-1 win in Zurich.England created the first chance in the opening minute, but Lauren James

The midfielder added that England are looking to 'put things right' against the Netherlands in their second Euro 2025 match on Wednesday.

ZURICH (AP) — England set a number of unwanted firsts as it began the defense of its Women’s European Championship title by losing to France 2-1 on Saturday. Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore scored two quickfire goals towards the end of the first half as France recorded a ninth straight win and stunned the defending champion.

Georgia Stanway has said the time for talking is over, and it is on England to deliver on the pitch when they face the Netherlands in their key Euro 2025 clash on Wednesday.

Wiegman has reached the last four major finals at the Euros and World Cup with the Netherlands in 2017 and 2019 and the Lionesses in 2022 and 2023. And Wiegman said the pressure of battling against a group-stage elimination is the same as a major final as the Lionesses look to keep their tournament alive.

England need a win in their next match against the Netherlands and Georgia Stanway is raring to make amends at Euro 2025